Sonder, a Marriott partner, declared bankruptcy, leading to the sudden eviction of guests worldwide. Their belongings ended up in hallways or plastic bags.
Mishcherri Fox from New York found a 2. 30-carat white diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. The stone, valued at $27,000, will be used for her engagement ring, saving money for the wedding.
The median rent in the US has increased from $824 in 2008 to over $1300 in 2025, forcing Americans to spend a significant portion of their income on housing. On average, 38.3 hours of work per month are needed to cover rent, but in Vermont, this figure reaches 60.2 hours, and in New York, 90.2 hours.
The housing market in the USA is changing: demand is not keeping up with supply. The most affordable housing can be found in Arkansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, and Kentucky.
Minnesota resident David DeCook found a large brown diamond weighing 3. 81 carats in Crater of Diamonds State Park. This is the largest diamond found in the park in 2025.
As a result of floods and tornadoes in a number of US states, 20 people have died. Most of the victims are in Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky, the storm is moving east, causing rain and thunderstorms.
Deadly weather in the southern and central US states has caused floods and tornadoes, killing at least 12 people, including a child. More floods are expected from Louisiana to Pennsylvania.
A powerful downpour in Russian Krasnodar flooded the streets, the water reached knee-deep. A local resident was almost dragged into an open manhole.
In Tennessee, a man was thrown from his house into his neighbor's yard by a tornado. State authorities have confirmed the death of three people and declared a state of emergency.
In the US, a tornado led to deaths and widespread destruction. More than 200,000 Americans in four states were left without power, towers were toppled, and buildings were destroyed.
Tornadoes and heavy rains have passed through the central and southern US states. Power lines were destroyed, buildings and trees were damaged in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and other states.
